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The RAK WisBlock is a modular hardware system that can be used to build Meshtastic devices.

RAKwireless sells multiple **Meshtastic Starter Kits** that have the minimum you need to get started. There are two available options (with each having multiple variants for customizability), one with an [nRF52 core module](https://msh.to/rak4631) and one with an [RP2040 core module](https://msh.to/rak11310).

If you wish to purchase parts separately, you will need a [WisBlock Base Board](./base-board) and a [WisBlock Core Module](./core-module). Please ensure you choose the correct operating frequency for your country when purchasing.

You can optionally purchase peripherals such as a GPS module, Screen, Sensor, or other various modules.

For a full list of RAKwireless Meshtastic-compatible devices and components, visit their [Meshtastic Collection](https://msh.to/rak-collection).

Please see the RAK documentation for the correct way to connect your hardware to the baseboard to ensure that you do not damage the device.

## Resources

- Design and build Meshtastic devices quick and easy by selecting the right modules with the [RAKwireless Meshtastic Designer tool](http://meshtastic-designer.rakwireless.com?utm_source=website_partner&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rak_meshtastic_collab).
- RAK's Wisblock [Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/)
- RAK's [GitHub Page](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock) for the WisBlock
- RAK's [WisBlock IO Pin Mapping Tool](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Knowledge-Hub/Pin-Mapper/).
- This tool helps properly map your WisBlock modules by identifying the compatible pins and their possible conflicts. Be sure to reference the RAK4631 [variant.h](https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/blob/master/variants/rak4631/variant.h) to cross-reference potential conflicts to Meshtastic's firmware pin definitions.
- Purchase links
  - Additional purchase links under specific base boards, core modules, and peripherals
- **US:**
  - US Distributor Rokland [RAKwireless Starter Kit w/ Gen2 Base board](https://msh.to/rokland-meshtastic-starter-kit)
- **International:**
  - RAKwireless Direct [RAKwireless Starter Kit w/ Gen2 Base board](https://msh.to/rak4631)
  - RAKwireless Direct [RAKwireless WisMesh RP2040 Starter Kit](https://msh.to/rak11310)
